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Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…sufficiently meet the needs and priorities of our members.” Supporters note that the legislation empowers specialty crop farmers by allowing them greater influence over how funds are allocated by state…
Week in Review: Central Valley Subbasin Gets Probation & New EPA Herbicide Strategy
…strike a balance between helping farmers and safeguarding endangered. Congress has allocated an additional $500,000 to help support a new citrus breeding program in Parlier. A recent report by the…
Time Running Out to Submit Applications for Trade Mission to Colombia
…aims to bolster agricultural trade between the U.S. and Colombia, a significant market for American agricultural products. “Colombia represents a top-tier food and agricultural export destination for American farmers, ranchers…
Bayer Leads New Alliance to Protect Glyphosate Use
More than 60 agricultural organizations have formed a new coalition aimed at safeguarding American farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools. Led by Bayer, the Modern Ag Alliance advocates for…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…limited conservation benefits received significant funding through EQIP, while two-thirds of farmer applicants were rejected in 2023. IATP contends that reforms to EQIP can better serve farmers and enhance climate…
Ten Years of USDA Climate Hubs
Ten years of USDA Climate Hubs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Regional Climate Hubs are still operating after ten years and still helping farmers deal with…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
Six major commodity groups oppose Corteva Agribusiness’s petition for antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from India and China. The organizations argue that such duties could restrict farmers’ access…
US Sugar Production Strong
…for American sugar production as long as the farmers’ safety net is strengthened,” says Dr. Rob Johansson, director of economics and policy analysis at the American Sugar Alliance. Most of…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…and for the high-quality ingredients farmers grow here in America.” Sauerhaft said the interface of agriculture is changing rapidly. As the USDA reports that the average age of American farmers…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…water usage. Groundwater pumpers in the region must report usage within 90 days. Some exemptions apply for small domestic users and disadvantaged communities. Despite objections from some farmers and officials,…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to strike a balance between helping farmers and safeguarding endangered species. This strategy, part of the…
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…and timing also presented challenges for the citrus industry. Colby noted that it was particularly difficult for smaller operations. Commercial sprayers were often busy with some farmers having to make…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…a comparatively smaller tree and can be farmed at a higher density, which could be advantageous to farmers so long as “harvesting technology can keep up,” Castro noted. The new…